Property Tax Foreclosure Time Line

March 1(enters 1st year of delinquency) - Unpaid property taxes are forwarded to the County Treasurer for collection. County Treasurer adds a 4% administrative fee and 1% per month interest.

October 1 - County Treasurer adds $15 fee to each parcel.

March 1 (enters 2nd year of delinquency) - Property enters a forfeited status. County Treasurer adds a $175 fee. Interest is increased from 1% per month to 1.5% per month, back to the date that taxes became delinquent.

March 1( enters 3rd year of delinquency and becomes foreclosed) - Circuit Court enters a judgment of foreclosure. Property owners have until March 31st to pay the taxes or lose their property.

April 1 - Clear title passes to the State of Michigan. (add link)

July - Property is sold at public auction by State of Michigan.

Did You Know That?

Public terminals are available in the County Treasurer’s office for viewing property information